A personal account of life during the siege of Paris in 1870-71, written by American diplomat and journalist Felix M. Whitehurst. This diary offers a firsthand perspective on the day-to-day experiences of Parisians during the siege, including the shortages of food and fuel, the bombardment of the city by German artillery, and the social and political tensions that arose in the city during this time. With vivid descriptions and poignant reflections, this work is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Franco-Prussian War and its impact on the people of Paris. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.